Adjustable band.



PATENTED JULY 30, 1907.

G. GONDORY. ADJUSTABLE BAND.

APPLICATION FILED 001.31. 1908.

GOLLA GONDORY, OF NEW YORK, N. Y.

ADJUSTABLE BAND.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented July 30, 1907.

Application filed October 31,1906. Serial No. 341,889.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, GOLLA CouDoRY, a citizen of the United States, residing in the borough of Manhattan, New York city. in the county of New York and State of New York, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Adjustable Bands, of which the following is a specification.

My invention relates to adjustable bands suitable for use as finger rings. bracelets, collars. etc.

The object of my invention is to provide an adjustable band of simple construction which may be easily enlarged or diminished in circumference to suit the wearer. i

In the accompanying drawings, Figure l is a side view of a finger ring embodying my invention, showing the ring locked at about a medium adjustment. Fig. 2 is a similar view showing the ring decreased in size but not locked. Fig. 3 is a similar view, partly in section, showing the ring adjusted to enlarged-size and locked. Fig. 4 is an enlarged sectional view on the line 44 of Fig. 1. Fig. 5 is an enlarged sectional view on the line 55 of Fig. 2. v

Referring to the drawings, 1 is a metallic strip from which my adjustable band is formed (shown as a finger ring), having the inner end section 2 overlapped by the outer end section 3. The inner end 2 at its extremity is provided with the inclosing collar or band 4 which encircles the band 1, while the extremity of the overlapping section 3 is provided with a similar collar or band 5 also encircling the band 1. The collar 6 encircles the end sections 2 and 3 where they overlap.

My adjustable band is made of metal having some rcsiliency so that the overlapping ends may be moved along each other to enlarge or diminish the size of the band. The inner end section 2 is made of an equal thickness throughout, whereas the outer end section 3 tapers gradually towards its end. When the collar 6 is near the band 5, the parts are free to move in relation to each other for enlarging or diminishing the size of the band. This position of the collar 6 is illustrated in Fig. 5. When the two end sections have been slid upon each other to bring the band to the desired size, the collar 6 is moved away from the band 5 to a position illustrated in Figs. 1, 3 and 4, so as to grip the end sections 2 and 3, as best illustrated in Fig. 3. A slight pressure against the collar 6 from left to right (Fig. 3) will bind the parts in position. To readjust the size of the band, the collar 6 is moved towards band 5 and away from the tight frictional contact with the two overlapping end sections. leaving the band free for adjustment. When the parts are in the desired position, band 6 is slipped back into the clamping position.

What I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. In an adjustable band, a metallic strip with overlap ping end sections forming a wedge-like incline; means to retain the overlapping parts in juxtaposition; and a clamping collar encircling both end sections and movable lengthwise thereon so that in one position of said collar the end sections are free to slide upon each other while in another position of said collar the end sections will be clamped and'rctained together.

2. In a metallic adjustable band, overlapping end sec tions adapted to slide upon each other and forming a wedgelike incline; and a clamping collar encircling both end sections and movable lengthwise thereon adapted to clamp the same together.

In a metallic adjustable band, an outer end and an inner end section overlapping forming a wedge-like incline; means secured to said outer section for engaging the inner section; and a movable clamping collar encircling both sections between the ends thereof adapted in one position to clamp the sections together and in another position to allow the sections to slide upon each other.

4. In a metallic adjustable band, an outer and an inner section overlapping and forming a wedge-like incline; means upon said outer section for engaging the inner section to retain the parts in alinement; and a sliding collar encircling both sections and adapted to clamp or release the same.

5. In an adjustable band, a main flexible member; overlapping end sections so shaped as to providea wedge surface; and movable means adapted to engage said wedge surface for clamping said sections together in a selected position.

6. In an adjustable band, a main flexible member; over lapping end sections so shaped that their joint size gradually incrcases; and a movable device adapted to engage and clamp said sections when said device is positioned at one point and to leave said sections free to move on each other when positioned at a point where the joint dimensions of the sections are less.

Signed at New York city in the county of New York and State of New York this 29th day of October A. D. 1906.

GOLLA CONDORY.

Witnesses:

MINNIE KAUFFMAN, JEKA Coupon. 

